Nearby Computing
Series A in 2024
Nearby Computing, S.L. is a software development company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2018. It specializes in orchestration and automation solutions for networks and systems, focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G applications. The company's flagship product, NearbyOne, is an Edge IT fabrics orchestration platform that manages the entire lifecycle of infrastructure, virtual network functions, and applications. This platform facilitates the seamless deployment of services through a holistic approach, allowing users to onboard applications from third-party independent software vendors and create a rich ecosystem of pre-integrated services. NearbyOne also includes built-in service assurance and key performance indicator monitoring to ensure compliance with service level agreements. By enabling personalized services for multi-access edge computing and managing hybrid, distributed networks efficiently, Nearby Computing supports various sectors, including telecommunications, industry, utilities, and connected vehicle networks.
Asavie
Acquisition in 2020
Asavie Technologies Limited is a Dublin-based company that specializes in cloud-delivered secure connectivity services for mobile carriers globally. Founded in 2003, Asavie's flagship platform, PassBridge, offers on-demand connectivity solutions that facilitate the management and security of distributed systems and devices across various sectors, including IoT, machine-to-machine communications, and enterprise mobility. The platform supports over 10,000 enterprises by enabling efficient management of connectivity, which leads to cost savings and quicker market deployment of services. Asavie also provides a range of additional services, including wide area networking solutions and M2M connectivity platforms, to help carriers serve diverse customer needs. The company has established strategic partnerships with over 20 leading mobile operators and hardware providers, enhancing its ability to deliver effective solutions. With offices in the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States, and Malaysia, Asavie operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.
ASOCS
Corporate Round in 2020
ASOCS Ltd. is a developer of open and virtualized software solutions that facilitate 4G and 5G cellular networks for both local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). The company's flagship products, including the CYRUS platform, enable operators to deploy fully virtualized base stations on mobile edge clouds, providing comprehensive connectivity solutions for large venues and in-building environments. ASOCS's offerings support a range of applications, including private networks, and are compatible with third-party radios and cloud infrastructures. The company serves various sectors such as retail, real estate, corporate offices, hospitality, healthcare, and sports and entertainment. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Rosh Haayin, Israel, ASOCS also maintains an office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nominum
Acquisition in 2017
Nominum, Inc. is a leading provider of domain name system (DNS) software solutions for service providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of DNS-based applications designed to enhance network operations, security, and marketing capabilities. Its key products include Vantio AuthServe, which ensures website availability, and Vantio CacheServe, which optimizes server performance. Nominum also provides security solutions like Vantio ThreatAvert and N2 Secure Business, aimed at protecting networks from cyber threats. Additionally, the company offers marketing tools such as N2 Reach and N2 Insight to help service providers engage and understand their subscribers through data-driven insights. Trusted by over 100 providers in more than 40 countries, Nominum is recognized for its innovation in digitally transforming service providers and personalizing the online experience for their customers. As of late 2017, Nominum operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Saguna
Venture Round in 2015
Saguna Networks specializes in transforming communication networks into advanced cloud-computing infrastructures. The company offers an edge cloud computing platform that enhances the capabilities of 4G Radio Access Networks, enabling mobile operators to deliver a superior user experience while improving network efficiency and reducing congestion. By deploying its Saguna CODS cloud-RAN technology, telecommunication companies can optimize their networks and introduce new revenue-generating services. The platform simplifies the development, deployment, management, and automation of cloud platforms and edge applications, ensuring reliable and low-latency communication with features that support 5G over existing 4G networks. Saguna Networks empowers mobile operators to monetize their networks and differentiate their services through innovative partnerships.
Velocius Networks
Acquisition in 2013
Velocius Networks is develops cloud based quality of service technology to optimize application traffic across the enterprise networks.
Verivue
Acquisition in 2012
Verivue, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing high-performance IP platforms designed for network operators to efficiently distribute, deliver, and control large volumes of IP-based media traffic across various devices. The company provides solutions that enhance content delivery for both managed and unmanaged service provider networks. One of its key offerings, the OneVantage Content Delivery Solution, leverages principles of web scale and cloud computing, ensuring scalability in content caching and delivery bandwidth while incorporating advanced clustering techniques for resilience. Verivue markets its products through direct sales and international distribution partners, focusing on licensed content-delivery network technologies.
FastSoft
Acquisition in 2012
FastSoft, Inc. is a manufacturer of equipment designed to enhance the download and distribution of web applications, video, and digital content. The company offers products such as the FastSoft E Series Internet Accelerators, which facilitate the creation, sale, and distribution of digital content through a centralized solution that requires no additional technology at the endpoints. Another product, the FastSoft E Series EX, accelerates TCP traffic without necessitating software or hardware on the receiving end. FastSoft serves a diverse clientele, including internet content providers, content distribution network service providers, media and entertainment sectors, government agencies, systems integrators, and companies in gaming and software development. Founded in 2006, FastSoft is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Netli provides a number of corporate network and Internet services, including hosting, storage, and security services. Customers include Hewlett-Packard , Motorola, and Millipore. Netli has received equity financing from Reed Elsevier Ventures, Morgenthaler Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Alta Partners, among others. The company has offices in the US and Hong Kong. Netli was acquired by content and application acceleration specialist Akamai Technologies in 2007.
Streaming Media Corporation
Acquisition in 2006
Streaming Media Corporation, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, specializes in providing communication solutions that enable organizations to interact effectively. The company offers a range of applications and services, supported by an advanced content distribution network, to enhance the efficiency of communication for its clients.
Speedera Networks
Acquisition in 2005
Speedera Networks, Inc., founded in 1999 and based in Santa Clara, California, offered distributed application hosting and content delivery services to organizations across various industries and government sectors. The company's suite of on-demand services addressed key challenges such as performance, scalability, availability, and security for distributed applications and websites. Speedera Networks was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc. in June 2005.
Network24 Communications
Acquisition in 2000
Network24 Communications provides Internet broadcasting application services for enterprises, Internet content providers, and value-added partners. It hosts, on its own servers and its proprietary EventCast broadcast management server platform.